Grupo Compay Segundo

The legendary group founded by the late Compay Segundo after his successful hit ‘Chan Chan’.

Standing as the perfect representation of traditional Cuban music, Compay Segundo’s compositions are etched on everyone’s memory and are part of the island’s heritage – the best way to feel the pleasant atmosphere of the Havana. Compay Segundo was brought to international attention following his collaboration with Ry Cooder on the Grammy award winning album ‘Buena Vista Social Club‘, and the eponym movie written and directed by Wim Wenders in 1999. He invented at age 17 the armónico, similar to a guitar with seven strings.

His legacy is continued by his son and bass player Salvador Repilado, now leader of the original orchestra.